Markieff Morris hip checked Nikola Jokic before running up behind the Miami Heat forward and knocking him to the ground, prompting the reigning NBA MVP to run up and throw him. Jocics brothers set up a Twitter account so they could get into the fight with Morris twin brother, Marcus.
Shaquille ONeal and Charles Barkley both agree that Jokic should be given a one-game suspension because thats what the law is, but both Hall of Fame inductees said they liked the idea of Joking things into his own hands.
Barkley asked Jokic what he did to get a slap on the wrist, and Ernie Johnson replied, He gave him ... oh, hey, I think 'he gave ya' i'm going to go get him.
Shaq continued, Hold on, Ernie. Its called retaliation. First, when you hit me, dont turn around.
Shaq then addressed his famous fight with Brad Miller of the Chicago Bulls before explaining what a big man does in this situation.
When a little guy hits you, you gotta touch him on back, Shaq said. I have no problem with what The Joker did, I actually like it as he was. He hit him, intentional, unnecessary roughness, so what do you do as an enormous guy? You go hit me back. When you hit Me, dont turn your head, because its coming. Youre either going to get it in the front, or youll get one in back.
Barkley then explained why he shares Shaqs views, explaining if it was a dangerous and dirty play.
